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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOUDRE VALLEY PLAZA PUD - PRELIMINARY - 30-95A - CORRESPONDENCE - CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (5)walking to and from the proposed project), we are asking that you PLEASE review the traffic proposals carefully before any final decisions are made on opening Arbor to Shields. There are many alternative plans that could be incorporated. One person suggested that we have two entrances into the proposed retail center directly from Shields Street. Another person suggested that, if Arbor Avenue is opened up to Shields that it be made a "one way" at Century Drive so that motorists may enter onto Shields from Arbor, but they may not enter onto Arbor from Shields. Thank you for your time and consideration. We hope there is a solution that will be best for everyone directly affected. Sincerely, / Ken and Vicky Arguello 925 Arbor Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80526 CC: Wheeler Commercial Property Services, LLC Shields Street Investors, LLC Fort Collins City Planner Four Seasons Homeowner's Association Board of Directors Poudre Valley Bank, Attn: Royce Clark June 16, 1995 Traffic Engineering Fort Collins Transportation Dept. 700 Wood Fort Collins, CO 80525 To Whom It May Concern: Monday, June 19, Wheeler Commercial Property Services and Shields Street Investors will present a proposal to build a retail center on the corner of Shields and Horsetooth. This proposal could greatly affect the homeowners in the Four Seasons neighborhood. -As residents and homeowners in the Four Seasons neighborhood, we are NOT THRILLED with this proposal. We would much rather see single family homes go up on that corner. The presentation that was made to the homeowners in the area envisioned a very attractive architectural plan. If the builders were required to adhere only to building according to the drawings as presented, we would be comfortable with the project, with one VERY IMPORTANT EXCEPTION TO THE PLANS: WE ABSOLUTELY DO NOT AGREE The investment company and Wheeler Realty are trying to present this retail center as "Neighborhood Friendly". They have told us that we `should be able to walk or rollerblade to the plaza. However, if Arbor Avenue is opened up to Shields, it will be too busy and too ,dangerous to even attempt to cross as a pedestrian! We envision many motorists "cutting through" the neighborhood to "save time" when they need to make a right .turn from Shields to Horsetooth. (Motorists do it all the time on Mason Street when they don't want to wait for the light at Horsetooth and College.) We were very disappointed to hear that, the investors and developers had not even done any kind of traffic study prior to presenting this proposal. Many homeowners -have stated that their initial attraction to the Four Seasons neighborhood was that there is "no beneficial factor for motorists to cut through our neighborhood, as it only takes more time than staying on the main throughways". Four Seasons was voted the second most desirable neighborhood in Fort Collins last year. We feel it will remain one of the most desirable neighborhoods if it can.remain a safe and quiet neighborhood. We realize there are a few older residents who have expressed their desire for another way to get to Shields without having to cross Horsetooth. They have complained of long waits at the two exits from Four Seasons. We are aware of the city's plans to incorporate a stop light at one of the two entrances, but it is a while away. we do not feel that opening Arbor up to Shields is the answer to this particular dilemma. All it will do is create more chaos. For the safety of the residents and visitors to the neighborhood (especially since Lopez elementary students may be walking to and from the proposed project), we are asking that you PLEASE review the traffic proposals carefully before any final decisions are made on opening Arbor to Shields. There are many alternative plans that could be incorporated. One person suggested that we have two entrances into the proposed retail center directly from Shields Street. Another person suggested that, if Arbor Avenue is opened up to Shields that it be made a "one way" at Century Drive so that motorists may enter onto Shields from Arbor, but they may not enter onto Arbor from Shields. Thank you for your time and consideration. We hope there is a solution that will be best for everyone directly affected. Sincerely, 4 U Ken and Vicky Arguello 925 Arbor Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80526 CC: Traffic Engineering Wheeler Commercial Property Services, LLC Shields Street Investors, LLC Four Seasons Homeowner's Association Board of Directors Poudre Valley Bank, Attn: Royce Clark June 16, 1995 Fort Collins City Planning Department Special Projects - Research 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 To Whom It May Concern: Monday, June 19, Wheeler Commercial Property Services and Shields Street Investors will present a proposal to build a retail center on the corner of Shields and Horsetooth. This proposal could greatly affect the homeowners in the Four Seasons neighborhood. As residents and homeowners in the Four Seasons neighborhood, we are NOT THRILLED with this proposal. We would much rather see single family homes go up on that corner. The presentation that was made to the homeowners in the area envisioned a very attractive architectural plan. If the builders were required to adhere only to building according to the drawings as presented, we would be comfortable with the project, with one VERY IMPORTANT EXCEPTION TO THE PLANS: WE ABSOLUTELY DO NOT AGREE WITH THE PROPOSAL TO OPEN ARBOR AVENUE TO SHIELDS STREET!!!! The investment company and Wheeler Realty are trying to present this retail center as "Neighborhood Friendly". They have told us that we should be able to walk or rollerblade to the plaza. However, if Arbor Avenue is opened up to Shields, it will be too busy and too dangerous to even attempt to cross as a pedestrian! We envision many motorists "cutting through" _the neighborhood to "save time" when they need to make a right turn from Shields to Horsetooth. (Motorists do it all the time on Mason Street when they don't want to wait for the light at Horsetooth and College.) We were very disappointed to hear that the investors and developers had not even done any kind of traffic study prior to presenting this proposal. Many homeowners have stated that their initial attraction to the Four Seasons neighborhood was that there is "no beneficial factor for motorists to cut through our neighborhood, as it only takes more time than staying on the main throughways". Four Seasons was voted the second most desirable neighborhood in Fort Collins last year. We feel it will remain one of the most desirable neighborhoods if it can remain a safe and quiet neighborhood. We realize there are a few older residents who have expressed their desire for another way to get to Shields without having to cross Horsetooth. They have complained of long waits at the two exits from Four Seasons. We are aware of the city's plans to incorporate a stop light at one of the two entrances, but it is a while away. We do not feel that opening Arbor up to Shields is the answer to this particular dilemma. All it will do is create more chaos. For the safety of the residents and visitors to the neighborhood (especially since Lopez elementary students may be walking to and from the proposed project), we are asking that you PLEASE review the traffic proposals carefully before any final decisions are made on opening Arbor to Shields. There are many alternative plans that could be incorporated. One person suggested that we have two entrances into the proposed retail center directly from Shields Street. Another person suggested that, if Arbor Avenue is opened up to Shields that it be made a "one way" at Century Drive so that motorists may enter onto Shields from Arbor, but they may not enter onto Arbor from Shields. Thank you for your time and consideration. We hope there is a solution that will be best for everyone directly affected. Sincerely, Ken and Vicky Arguello 925 Arbor Avenue Fort Collins, CO 50526 CC: Traffic Engineering Wheeler Commercial Property Services, LLC Shields Street Investors, LLC Four Seasons Homeowner's Association Board of Directors Poudre Valley Bank, Attn: Royce Clark June 16, 1995 Fort Collins City Planning Department Attn: Joe Frank, Advance Planning Director 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 To Whom It May Concern: Monday, June 19, Wheeler Commercial Property Services and Shields Street Investors will present a proposal to build a retail center on the corner of Shields and Horsetooth. This proposal could greatly affect the homeowners in the Four Seasons neighborhood. As residents and homeowners in the Four Seasons neighborhood, we are NOT THRILLED with this proposal. We would much rather see single family homes go -up on that corner. The presentation that was made to the homeowners in the area envisioned a very attractive architectural plan. If the builders were required to adhere only to building according to the drawings as presented, we would be comfortable with the project, with one VERY IMPORTANT EXCEPTION TO THE PLANS: WE ABSOLUTELY DO NOT AGREE WITH THE PROPOSAL TO OPEN ARBOR AVENUE TO SHIELDS STREET!!!! The investment -.company and Wheeler Realty are trying to present this retail center as "Neighborhood Friendly". They have told us that we should, be able to walk or rollerblade to the plaza. However, if Arbor Avenue is opened up to Shields, it will be too busy and too dangerous to even attempt to cross as a pedestrian! We envision many motorists "cutting through" the neighborhood to "save time" when they need to make a right turn from Shields to Horsetooth. (Motorists do it all the time on Mason Street when they don't want to wait for the light at Horsetooth and College.) . We were very disappointed to hear that .the investors and developers had not even done any kind of traffic study prior to presenting this proposal. Many homeowners have stated that their initial attraction to the Four Seasons neighborhood was that there is "no beneficial factor for motorists 'to cut through our neighborhood, as it only takes more time than staying on the main throughways". Four Seasons was voted the second most desirable neighborhood in Fort Collins last year. We feel it will remain one of the most desirable neighborhoods if it can remain a safe and quiet neighborhood. We realize there are a few older residents who have expressed their desire for another way to get to Shields without having to cross Horsetooth. They have complained of long waits at the two exits from Four Seasons. We are aware of the city's plans to incorporate a stop light at one of the two entrances, but it is a while away. We do not feel that opening Arbor up to Shields is the answer to this particular dilemma. All it will do is create more chaos. For the safety of the residents and visitors to the neighborhood (especially since Lopez elementary students may be